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Best Restaurants with a Vibrant Bar Scene in Lower East Side

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A photo of Papillon Bistro and Bar restaurant
4.0
Excellent(1115)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • Midtown East
Booked 17 times today
Papillon is a stunning classic French Bistro featuring an elegant rustic decor that brings you back through time to a provincial town in France. The exquisite decor is the perfect setting for Papillon's culinary delights. Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Central Park, Museum of Modern Art & the famous 5th Avenue shops, Papillon offers a fun environment where our guests feel like family. Our deceivingly large space offers dining experiences to match your every mood, whether you’re enjoying a craft cocktail on our sidewalk café, mingling with colleagues in one of our private rooms, or delighting in dinner and a show at our Opera Night on Saturdays. Get to know our killer staff, and enjoy a sense of community with a little something for everyone. At Papillon Bistro & Bar, every night is made better with just a touch of sophisticated debauchery!
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4.8
Exceptional(3204)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • NoHo
Booked 126 times today
BONDST, located in NoHo, is a trendy downtown restaurant with a warm minimalist interior design. The cuisine is new Japanese with European and Asian influences. BONDST is Citysearch's 2007 and 2008 audience award winner for Best Sushi in NYC, as well as the 2008 audience award winner for Best Martini in NYC.
A photo of Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(29969)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Theater District
Booked 524 times today
Carmine's is a family style restaurant offering exceptional value to its guests through the many dishes of Southern Italian cuisine. Restaurateur Artie Cutler crafted Carmine's with a singular vision; bringing his guests abundant portions and making any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast.Platters of made to order pasta, decadent seafood or meat entrees, and of course homemade desserts are all staples at Carmine's, meant for sharing among friends and family. When great food and wine are supported by friendly and knowledgeable service, the results are magic - we want every day to feel like a Sunday afternoon at Grandma's!We are open for Indoor & Outdoor Dining, Pick-up, Delivery, Catering and Private Parties.Your safety is our priority. As of 3/7/22, NYC no longer requires proof of vaccination to dine indoors. Indoor & Outdoor dining are available.
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4.5
Awesome(935)
Price: Expensive
• American • SoHo
Booked 48 times today
The Crosby Bar & Terrace is located on a quiet, cobblestoned street inside Soho’s Crosby Street Hotel. We offer modern American cuisine in a spacious room with high ceilings, long pewter bar, gray oak floors and tall warehouse-style windows which look out to the trees at the hotel’s entrance and the garden on Lafayette. It has an altogether leafy, breezy feel with lots of light throughout the day.
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4.6
Exceptional(9969)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Lower East Side
Booked 84 times today
Beauty & Essex in New York is a vibrant bar scene with its unique blend of a modern-day pawn shop and a grand, circular staircase. It has four distinct dining rooms, two bars, and a lounge. As quoted from a review, it is a 'fantastic speakeasy restaurant- swanky scene, excellent food and crafted cocktails. Great music - loved it all.' Other reviews also praise the 'great vibe', 'amazing/eclectic menu selection; food was fabulous', and 'cocktails are pretty good'. The place is energetic and trendy, making it a great spot for a fancy yet fun evening.
A photo of Palma restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(3373)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Greenwich Village
Booked 39 times today
Palma is nested on quaint Cornelia Street in the heart of Greenwich Village, with a hidden garden filled with fresh flowers in all seasons and a 200-year-old Carriage House for private dining in an elegant yet warm setting. White Stucco walls, beamed ceilings, a salvaged chestnut door & a beautiful garden with ivy-covered walls create an atmosphere where people relax and enjoy life with food and wine. Palma is an organic Italian restaurant, offering a taste of Italian clean food since April 2001. We stay true to generations of our family's cherished recipes and techniques. Our ingredients arrive fresh each day from Palma's garden and local markets. The menu highlights housemade pastas, fresh seafood and seasonal produce.
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4.6
Exceptional(3995)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Gramercy Park
Booked 50 times today
Located in the heart of Gramercy in New York City at 20th Street and Park Avenue South, Barbounia's atmosphere and design, which complement and attract a fashion, music and entertainment clientele, takes you off the busy streets of Manhattan and transcends you to the middle of the Mediterranean. With a spectacular open kitchen, tall arched ceilings divided by Moorish columns, large wooden communal tables, and pillowed banquettes; you feel the magnificent energy emanating from the kitchen, staff and patrons.
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4.7
Exceptional(2856)
Price: Very Expensive
• Spanish • Union Square
Booked 48 times today
Casa Mono and its sister restaurant, Bar Jamon, are located next to each other on Irving Place and 17th Street, just east of Union Square. Awarded three stars from The New York Times in 2015 and a Michelin Star in 2009 (and every year since), Casa Mono is a tapas bar restaurant inspired by the cooking of Spain’s Costa Brava.***Keeping our guests and staff safe is our number one priority.We are strictly following CDC, OSHA and NYC Health Department guidelines.***
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4.8
Exceptional(3667)
Price: Expensive
• French • TriBeCa
Booked 162 times today
The Odeon offers reservations for indoor and outdoor dining for parties up to 6 guests. Walk-Ins are welcome. Due to demand, we are unable to hold your reservation past the time it has been booked. If you cannot be present at the time of your reservation, we will offer the table to waiting guests. If you are running late or wish to cancel, please call us at 212-233-0507. The Odeon takes the last “Open Table” Reservation at 10 pm on Sunday and Monday and 10:30 pm Wednesday through Saturday. Should you like to visit the restaurant after that time, please call 212-233-0507 to check availability. We allow 1 hour 45 minutes dining time for parties up to 2 guests and 2 hours for parties of 3-6. guests.
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4.4
Awesome(4866)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Greenwich Village
Booked 34 times today
Located on Waverly Place in Greenwich Village, Babbo opened to great acclaim in 1998 and is as bustling and popular as ever. It offers three-star dining that redefines and reinvents the principles of Italian cuisine for 21st century America. An epic, landmark wine list, an exciting, quintessentially New York dining room and expert, attentive and cordial service make a table at Babbo one of New York’s prized possessions.

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  • BethVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The restaurant was wonderful. It was a little odd that our waiters switched shifts in the middle of our tea service, but it was okay. They were not overly attentive. The food was great; the ambience was great. The Crosby Bar needs easier access to the bathroom though. Tough navigating down stairs and hallways with an injured foot! We want to come back next year.
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    The Crosby BarPrice: Expensive• American• SoHo
    4.5
  • Molly
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had an incredible dining experience with the service, food and intimate ambiance. Shout out to the manager Mark for his exceptional warmth and hospitality as well as Joe our very knowledgeable server and Zach and Andy our bussers. The whole team work seamlessly to ensure a flawless dining experience. Would highly recommend and can’t wait to return!
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    Beauty & Essex- New YorkPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Lower East Side
    4.6
  • Nicholas
    Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Food was incredible. Our server was gem. I didn't get her name but she was so kind and attentive.
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    BONDSTPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• NoHo
    4.8
  • DonnaVIP
    New York City •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 29, 2024
    While some places lose it over time, Barbounia only continues to get better and better. The dishes are varied and spectacular and it is truly a treat to eat there.
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    BarbouniaPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Gramercy Park
    4.6
  • CalvinVIP
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 25, 2024
    The dinner was spectacular in every way. Hygge in New York! The atmosphere was cozy, congenial and filled with Christmas cheer. Flowers and soft candle light everywhere. The punterelle salad was perfectly dressed with ample anchovies, the sea bream en papillote was tender and infused with deep flavor. Add a perfectly balanced negroni sbagliatto to start and the evening was perfect.
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    PalmaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Greenwich Village
    4.9

Discover best vibrant bar scene restaurants in Lower East Side

Explore the exhilarating bar scene in Manhattan's Lower East Side, where the nightlife pulses with vibrant energy. This trendy neighborhood boasts an array of establishments that cater to those seeking both lively ambiance and exquisite cocktails. The dining scene in this part of New York City is renowned for its dynamic bar environments, where each venue offers a unique blend of stylish decor, innovative drink menus, and a bustling atmosphere ideal for social gatherings. These venues emphasize a modern approach to cocktails and dining, often featuring creative concoctions alongside gourmet small plates that highlight the culinary diversity of the area. Patrons can expect top-notch service and an engaging experience that keeps the Lower East Side buzzing well into the night. Whether you're in the mood for an intimate speakeasy vibe or a grand, lively bar setting, this neighborhood delivers with flair and sophistication, making it a must-visit destination for nightlife enthusiasts.

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